The Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP) was launched in 2004 as a national campaign to mobilise the community to raise awareness, generate acceptance and inspire action for the cause of giving ex-offenders a second chance of restarting their lives.

Upon release, many ex-offenders find themselves stepping into a second ‘social and psychological prison’ of stigmatisation and lack of support for their reintegration. Although rehabilitative interventions conducted during offenders’ incarceration can help prepare them for a ‘life outside prisons’, the real reintegration takes place within the community itself.

Find out what Han Lay, a recipient of Yellow Ribbon Celebrating Second Chances Merit Achievement (Bronze) Award wants to share about his rehabilitation journey:

Will you lend a hand?

Over the years, community partners have co-created with YRP various meaningful projects and initiatives to build an inclusive society that supports the reintegration journey of ex-offenders and their families. Together, we share a common belief that transformation of lives is possible through collective effort from the community. Anyone - individuals, schools and corporations - can contribute and show his/her support to the cause:

1. Volunteer

Volunteers play significant roles in rallying community support to build an inclusive society for the reintegration of ex-offenders. Make a difference today and contribute in the following ways:

Community Outreach: Be a YR Advocate and help spread the message of second chances.

Project support: Provide event management and logistical support at YR activities and roadshows.

The Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) is the first and only national charitable fund devoted entirely towards the development and implementation of rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for ex-offenders and their families

YRF was granted Institute of Public Character (IPC) status since August 2004. All donations made to Yellow Ribbon Fund will be given 2.5 times tax-deduction

3. Employ

Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE) is a statutory board set up under Ministry of Home affairs as the lead agency for the reintegration of ex-offenders through employment.

Ex-offenders represent an untapped source of Singaporean talent for your company. SCORE provides training in relevant skill-sets, suitable job placements and job coaching from admission to beyond the initial transition period. This helps enhance the employability of inmates and ex-offenders, and facilitate their long-term development in the workplace.

By hiring them, you help them become contributing members of society and in turn reduce recidivism.